The UAE’s capital has launched a new drive to encourage healthy eating habits and curb obesity in a strategy which will see foods labelled for calories and nutritious food choices promoted on menus.
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has launched the SEHHI programme, which will see healthy food items have a SEHHI logo placed next to them on menus.
Foods will also have the calories content displayed.
Supermarkets and grocery stores will also be encouraged to promote and display nutritious foods on sale in food and beverage outlets under the initiative which aims to empower residents in the capital to make healthy food choices, state news agency WAM reported yesterday.
Matar Al Nuaimi, director-general of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, said: “ADPHC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every member of the Abu Dhabi community and nutrition undoubtedly plays a critical role in promoting overall
health and has a profound impact on reducing the prevalence and burden of lifestyle diseases.”
The strategy aims to boost lifestyle habits; helping people live healthier lives while easing pressure on health services.
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